Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Texas make a median of $105,770 a year, or about $50.85 an hour. The range runs from $89K at the entry level to $134K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.49), which stretches that salary to about $115,608 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,415/month, or 20% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $106K get you in Texas?
About radiation therapists
Sponsored links, AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
What this looks like in Texas
Radiation therapists pay in Texas tracks closely to the national median, $106K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 0% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,415/month, 20.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $89K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $134K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in Texas
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $117K | +11% | 220 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $109K | +3% | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $106K | +0% | 350 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $105K | -0% | 120 |
Compare to other states
Track radiation therapists salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Texas numbers change.
Related careers in Healthcare
Frequently asked questions
Can a radiation therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Texas?
Yes — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 20.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,415/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Texas?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $89K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,330/month. At HUD’s $1,415/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Texas?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $106K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 0% difference.
How does Texas compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Texas pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s +0%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $116K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Texas?
The median is $105,770 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $88,840, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $134,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,900/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 20.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiation therapists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 91.49 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $115,608 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiation therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.